Learn Japanese, from kana to JLPT N1
A guided lesson every day: the app picks what to learn and when to review, so it really sticks. Your first lesson takes one minute.
- One "Continue" button: never wonder what to do next
- Kana, 2,201 kanji, 8,155 words and grammar, from N5 to N1
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How it works
A few minutes a day, without wondering what to do. Real screenshots of the app.
One button
Every day, "Continue" takes you to the right thing: finish your session, review what is fading or learn what comes next.
Shown before it is asked
Every character and word is introduced before the first question, with what helps you remember it and what not to confuse it with.
Reviewed just before you forget
Spaced repetition brings each item back at the right time. You see your progress after every session.
From your first kana to JLPT N1
10,522 kanji, words and grammar points, sorted by JLPT level.
Live numbers
- kanji
- 109
- words
- 695
- grammar
- 40
- kanji
- 260
- words
- 715
- grammar
- 36
- kanji
- 583
- words
- 2,131
- grammar
- 30
- kanji
- 433
- words
- 1,911
- grammar
- 30
- kanji
- 816
- words
- 2,703
- grammar
- 30
It starts with the 46 hiragana and 46 katakana.
FAQ
Is KanaLearn free?
Yes, entirely free and with no ads: N5 to N1 kana, kanji, vocabulary and grammar, reviews, games, duels and leagues.
I don't know any Japanese, where do I start?
With hiragana and katakana, learned together: they are the same sounds, with two shapes. KanaLearn teaches them and has you review them at the right time. A placement test puts you at your level if you already know some.
How does spaced repetition work?
Each item comes back just before you would forget it. The FSRS algorithm adjusts the interval to your answers: you review less and remember more.
Does it prepare for the JLPT?
The content follows the JLPT levels, N5 to N1, with mock exams (vocabulary, kanji, grammar, reading, listening).
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes: KanaLearn installs like an app from the browser, on Android and iPhone.
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